Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles

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News, information and opinion on the New England Patriots and NFL from longtime NFL and Patriots report Greg Bedard

  • 59 minutes
    Should Patriots Trade Up in 1st Round Rather than Trade for A.J. Brown?

    BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest Patriots moves from cutting Josh Dobbs to signing OT James Hudson III. They also discuss how the Patriots should draft with the 31st pick if it should be by team need or best player available. Then they dip into a mailbag of questions hitting on the latest on a potential Patriots trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown and discuss if it’s a better idea if Patriots traded up in the draft rather than trade for Brown and Greg says he would rather trade up then trade for Brown.


    0:00 - Intro

    0:28 - Patriots sign OT James Hudson III

    4:05 - Should Patriots take an O-Linemen at 31?

    10:35 - Patriots release QB Josh Dobbs

    17:37 - Patriots Host Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion on Top 30 visit

    21:07 - Prizepicks

    23:00 - Will Patriots draft best player available at 31?

    25:30 - Do Patriots need to draft a run stopper?

    27:04 - Latest surrounding A.J. Brown trade between Patriots-Eagles

    37:24 - Should Patriots trade up in 1st round?

    39:37 - Subscribe to the podcast!

    40:15 - Is Eliot Wolf’s role as diminished as we thought?

    49:00 - Is Patriots drafting a WR in first 2 rounds a concern for Kyle Williams?

    50:28 - Wrapping up!


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    24 March 2026, 7:49 pm
  • 42 minutes 29 seconds
    2027 draft picks and AJ Brown, plus BSJ Member Mailbag

    BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles give you their latest takes on a potential Patriots trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown. Greg explains why he'd be hesitant to give up 2027 draft picks for a 'declining' player. The guys also discuss whether Mike Vrabel is worth trusting on this one and the consequences if things go south with Brown.


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    19 March 2026, 6:58 pm
  • 53 minutes 7 seconds
    Are the Patriots done in free agency?

    BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles recap the Patriots' free agency moves. How much have they improved? Which areas need addressing in the draft? Greg breaks down what he's seen on film from the Patriots' latest additions.


    ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰

    00:00 Intro

    00:27 Thoughts on Kevin Byard signing. Is he an upgrade over Hawkins?

    06:43 Thoughts on Julian Hill signing

    10:40 Greg reacts to Romeo Doubs’ film. Is he a good fit?

    12:01 Reacting to Chaisson signing with Washington

    15:10 How much of a need is edge?

    19:03 PrizePicks

    20:15 Subscribe to Patriots Press Pass!

    20:34 Thoughts on KJ Britt signing

    22:31 Thoughts on Maxx Crosby’s failed move to the Ravens

    27:38 Will the Patriots keep Christian Barmore?

    29:46 Are the Patriots done in free agency? Is there still a chance to get AJ Brown?

    39:20 Bedard’s offseason checklist

    48:25 Thanks for watching


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    14 March 2026, 9:16 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    In or out on Patriots’ start to free agency

    On this LIVE episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick react to the latest NFL free agency moves. Including instant reaction to the Patriots signing of Romeo Doubs. They also discuss how by getting Doubs it doesn’t rule them out of the race for AJ Brown. They also react to the Patriots new additions and loses so far entering day 2 of free agency.


    0:00 - Welcome in!

    1:17 - Reaction to Patriots signing Romeo Doubs

    9:15 - Patriots signing Doubs won’t stop them from pursuing A.J. Brown

    17:30 - Should Patriots pursue Chris Olave?

    18:57 - Should Patriots have not cut WR Stefon Diggs?

    23:05 - Alec Pierce resigns with Colts

    24:23 - Prizepicks

    25:53 - Talking World Baseball Classic

    26:20 - Subscribe to the podcast

    26:38 - Subscribe to BSJ

    27:06 - Patriots sign OG Alijah Vera-Tucker

    35:15 - More on Patriots signing Doubs won’t stop them from pursuing A.J. Brown

    37:21 - Reaction to Patriots signing FB Reggie Gilliam

    44:00 - Reaction to Patriots signing DE Dre’Mont Jones

    50:21 - Khyiris Tonga signs with Chiefs

    51:45 - Vederian Lowe signs with 49ers

    53:14 - Austin Hooper signs with Falcons

    53:30 - Subscribe to the podcast!

    54:00 - Patriots plans at Tight End

    55:22 - Do Malik Willis & Geno Smith scare you?

    57:01 - Final thoughts on Patriots Free Agency moves

    58:56 - Wrapping up!


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    10 March 2026, 8:16 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Diggs gone, now what? Free agency wishlist

    On a new episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick react to the latest NFL news and what it could mean for the Patriots heading into free agency including the Patriots releasing of WR Stefon Diggs and Greg explains why maybe the Patriots could have gotten one more good year of play out of Stefon Diggs. They also discuss Greg’s Free agency wish list going into the offseason.


    0:00 - Welcome in

    0:49 - Patriots Release WR Stefon Diggs

    7:30 - Jedrick Wills Jr. visits with Patriots

    9:54 - Bills agree to acquire Bears WR DJ Moore

    16:22 - Looking at Potential AJ Brown trade

    26:13 - Greg talks Jayson Tatum’s return

    26:49 - Prizepicks

    28:17 - More on Jayson Tatum’s return

    29:20 - Looking at how Patriots address WR room this offseason

    42:00 - Report: Raiders more open to idea of trading Maxx Crosby

    44:36 - Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to Rams

    46:51 - Subscribe to the podcast!

    47:21 - Greg Bedard’s Patriots Free Agency Needs List

    47:45 - Greg Bedard’s Patriots Free Agency Needs List: #1 EDGE

    49:38 - Greg Bedard’s Patriots Free Agency Needs List: #2 FS

    51:40 - Greg Bedard’s Patriots Free Agency Needs List: #3 LG

    54:17 - Greg Bedard’s Patriots Free Agency Needs List #4 Y Tight End

    56:24 - Greg Bedard’s Patriots Free Agency Needs List #5 X Wide Receiver

    59:01 Greg Bedard’s Patriots Free Agency Needs List #6 RB

    59:58 - Wrapping up!


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    5 March 2026, 9:19 pm
  • 1 hour 39 seconds
    Could the Patriots sign Alec Pierce?

    On a new episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick react to the latest NFL news and what it could mean for the Patriots heading into free agency. They discuss Defensive End's Trey Hendrickson and Khalil Mack as veteran free agent options, and why Greg would go all-in on Wide Receiver Alec Pierce if he hits free agency. The guys also talk about the futures of Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, and the upcoming NFL free agency class. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Trey Hendrickson to Patriots? 3:08 Should Patriots be interested in Khalil Mack? 6:38 Vikings are open to trading OLB Jonathan Greenard 9:48 Can Pats land Maxx Crosby via trade? 13:15 More Edge Free Agents 19:09 PrizePicks 20:17 All in on Alec Pierce 32:00 C Chris Dalman retires 34:45 Stefon Diggs’ future 45:25 Christian Barmore’s future 48:37 Greg on the Free Agency class and where Patriots sit The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!

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    4 March 2026, 3:54 am
  • 40 minutes 47 seconds
    What's the latest with AJ Brown? w/ Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer

    On the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg welcomes Jeff McLane, longtime Eagles columnist with the Philadelphia Inquirer. The two discuss where things stand with AJ Brown and if the Eagles would actually trade him. Greg wraps the show to discuss the future of Stefon Diggs, the draft and potential free agents New England could sign. 00:00 Intro 1:40 Greg welcomes Jeff McLane 2:00 Where do things stand with Brown? 24:30 Greg's take on Brown 25:20 Stefon Diggs 31:40 Patriots putting a lot into the draft The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!

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    28 February 2026, 4:45 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Reacting to Eliot Wolf’s combine comments

    BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into the latest news coming out of the NFL Combine, following Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel, Eliot Wolf's press conference. They discuss his comments on Will Campbell, Stefon Diggs, Jaylinn Hawkins, Christian Barmore, Harold Landry, as well as news coming out from around the league. Greg also gives thoughts on the Patriots' draft needs and why he thinks the Patriots won't be going big this offseason.

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    25 February 2026, 1:21 am
  • 57 minutes 48 seconds
    Why the Patriots may not spend big again this offseason

    BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest surrounding the Patriots this offseason. Greg goes through looking at how the Patriots spend money and explains the importance of cash over cap for the listeners. Greg then dives into why he think the Patriots will NOT be big spenders this offseason & why they could. The guys then run through a rapid fire list of Patriots with their futures hanging in the air and Greg discusses what he would do with each player!


    0:00 - Intro

    0:39 - Ernie Adams named Interim Head football coach at Phillips Andover

    2:28 - Should Patriots go after Minkah Fitzpatrick?

    4:54 - Looking at Patriots spending: Importance of cash over cap

    15:21 - Prizepicks

    16:27 - Subscribe to Podcast

    16:49 - Subscribe to BSJ

    16:56 - Reasons why the Patriots will not spend big this offseason

    29:35 - Reasons why the Patriots could spend big this offseason

    44:41 - Subscribe to Podcast

    45:16 - What should Patriots do with K'Lavon Chaisson?

    46:16 - What should Patriots do with Jaylinn Hawkins?

    46:59 - What should Patriots do with Khyiris Tonga?

    47:33 - What should Patriots do with Vederian Lowe?

    48:14 - What should Patriots do with Thayer Munford Jr.?

    48:38 - What should Patriots do with Austin Hooper?

    52:30 - Wrapping up


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    19 February 2026, 9:48 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Does Tyreek Hill fit with Pats? And BSJ member mailbag

    BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the Dolphins releasing of Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb & James Daniels, and while WR is an area of need for the Patriots Greg is not interested in Tyreek Hill. They also dip into a mailbag of questions including would Greg be willing to part with 2 first round picks for Maxx Crosby?!?! Answer remains no.


    0:00 - Intro

    0:26 - Greg & Nick discuss Providence shooting yesterday

    6:30 - Should Patriots go after Tyreek Hill?

    9:24 - Should Patriots go after Bradley Chubb?

    11:11 - Should Patriots go after James Daniels?

    13:27 - Patriots only lost 2 coaches this offseason

    15:13 - Prizepicks

    16:40 - Subscribe to the podcast!

    17:00 - Subscribe to BSJ

    18:11 - Looking at Drake Maye’s development heading into Year 3

    23:50 - How do Patriots improve their offensive line?

    29:33 - Will Patriots be aggressive in Free agency this offseason?

    34:20 - Subscribe to the podcast!

    34:38 - Looking at TreVeyon Henderson development heading into Year 2

    44:44 - What do Patriots do with the 31st pick in NFL Draft?

    49:35 - Should Patriots trade for Maxx Crosby?

    53:01 - Drake Maye’s shoulder injury

    1:00:14 - Wrapping up


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    17 February 2026, 10:41 pm
  • 55 minutes 13 seconds
    Are big offensive personnel changes coming?

    BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles react to the latest from the Patriots from Terrell Williams moving from DC to a new higher up role, as well as looking at the future of Stefon Diggs in New England and if it makes sense to keep him around after this season. They also take a look at other Patriots players and examine what their futures with the Patriots might look like heading into next season.


    0:00 - Intro

    0:52 - Terrell Williams moving from DC to new higher up role

    6:51 - Patriots assistant OL Coach Robert Kugler leaves for Steelers

    10:12 - Future of Stefon Diggs with Patriots

    14:18 - NFLPA silences report cards

    17:43 - Prizepicks

    18:59 - Subscribe to the Podcast!

    19:33 - Thoughts on Mike Vrabel comments after Patriots Super Bowl loss

    29:36 - Subscribe to CLNS Media

    29:52 - Did the Patriots ask to much of their older players in Super Bowl loss?

    37:19 - Looking at extensions for Patriots defensive players 

    40:50 - More on What Patriots should do with Stefon Diggs?

    44:03 - What do Patriots do with Morgan Moses?

    45:44 - What do Patriots do with Garrett Bradbury?

    46:50 - What do Patriots do with Hunter Henry?

    48:34 - What do Patriots do with Mike Onwenu?

    50:36 - Wrapping up!


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    13 February 2026, 8:56 pm
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